Category Archives: Staff Blogs

Scratching the surface of music's role in reconciliation
On September 30, the National Music Centre (NMC) located in Calgary Alberta, will be hosting a panel to explore what role music plays in Reconciliation. The panel hosted by David McLeod who is the cur...
Keith Driver Sep 29, 2023

Suspect arrested in 1996 Tupac Shakur murder case
LAS VEGAS (AP) - One of the last living witnesses to the fatal drive-by shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas was charged with murder Friday in the 1996 killing, a long-awaited breakthrough in ...
Bill LeBlanc (Rellik) Sep 29, 2023

Empowering Our Spirits - Orange Shirt Day
Empowering Our Spirits - Orange Shirt Day on the National Day for Truth and Recconciliation is happening at the Boyle Street Plaza all day long on Sep. 30th. Rellik chats with Bernadette Ihatail, Exec...
Bill LeBlanc (Rellik) Sep 29, 2023

Taking a deeper dive into the affects of colonization and the Indian Act in True Story part 2
The return of the Canadian original documentary "True Story" is returning to the History Channel on September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The historical documentary takes a dive ...
Keith Driver Sep 27, 2023 Photo source: Eagle Vision productions

New Rolling Stones album will see a Toronto Blue Jays edition
Baseball and rock 'n' roll may be two of America's greatest global contributions. Canadian MLB fans can now get their hands on a special Toronto Blue Jays edition of the newest album from Britain's bi...
Bill LeBlanc (Rellik) Sep 27, 2023

Edmonton Chef Competing In New Season Of Halloween Wars
Fred Isla is a Holy Trinity alumist and decided one day to give being a chef a try, because he was bored. That has parlayed him to cities like Vegas and Hollywood and he's back again on the Food Netwo...
Shannon Wolf Sep 27, 2023

Cheryl's Run in support of Awasisak Indigenous Health program at the Stollery, held at Laurier Park
89.3 the Raven was on location Saturday for the Annual Cheryls Run at Laurier Park. The event is in support of The Awasisak Indigenous Health program at the Stollery Children's Hospital. The fundraise...
Digital Editor Sep 23, 2023

Edmonton Oilers gearing up for big 2024 season
The Edmonton Oilers are entering year 9 of the Connor McDavid era with another chip on their shoulder. Even with the likes of McDavid who has 850 career points and fellow superstar Leon ...
Digital Editor Sep 21, 2023

Are You Brave Enough To See The Vampire Circus?
The Vampire Circus hits the River Cree October 13th to help get you in the mood for Halloween. It's a mixture of Halloween and a circus act and Francisco Santos, the director of the show, joins us to ...
Shannon Wolf Sep 21, 2023

Debby Friday wins Polaris Music Prize
Debby Friday has won the 2023 Polaris Music Prize for her album "Good Luck." The debut full-length release from the Nigerian-born Canadian was selected for the $50,000 prize by an 11-member grand jury...
Digital Editor Sep 20, 2023 Debbie Friday wins Polaris Music Prize. Photos: Brad Crowfoot